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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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